Chile’s ESDLCP a.k.a. BRUXISTA is low-key one of the most inventive and
intriguing electronic artists working in Latin America, or anywhere. Producer José Manuel
Cerda has a remarkable gift for shattering familiar sounds, such as marimba or the human
voice, only to reassemble them into dazzling and often surprisingly danceable sonic mosaics.
Precise yet organic, his compositions tease the brain even as they soothe the ears.
The wistful name, which means “the dream of owning one’s own home,” feels right for his
enchanting sounds and also echoes Cerda’s unlikely storybook biography: A turbulent
childhood in Valparaíso gave way to a career as an experimental musician in Santiago and,
eventually, well-deserved international recognition. ★
Beverly Bryan, Soundfriend

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